Oklahoma § 21-1721 - Tapping pipeline
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1721 — Tapping pipeline, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1721. Tapping pipeline
Any person who shall unlawfully make or cause to be made any
connection with or in any way tap or cause to be tapped, or drill or
cause to be drilled a hole in any pipe or pipeline or tank laid or
used for the conduct or storage of crude oil, naphtha, gas or
casinghead gas, or any of the manufactured or natural products
thereof, with intent to deprive the owner thereof of any of said
crude oil, naphtha, gas, casinghead gas or any of the manufactured
or natural products thereof, shall be guilty of a Class C2 felony
offense, and upon conviction the person shall be punished by
forfeiture of the instrumentality of the crime and by a fine of not
less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), and not more than Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), or confinement in the State
Penitentiary for a term of not less than one (1) year nor more than
ten (10) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1925, c. 105, p. 153, § 1. Amended by Laws 1982, c.
219, § 1, emerg. eff. April 29, 1982; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 399, eff.
July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 291, eff. July 1,
1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 254, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 399 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1721
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1721 cover?
Section 21-1721 ("Tapping pipeline") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 21-1721?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 21-1721 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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